Cracked eggs

If shell cracks while egg is boiling, add a few drops of vinegar to the water. Use eggs at room temperature. To prevent cracking, place eggs that have been refrigerated for along time in room temperature for a short while before adding to boiling water.

FRENCH FRIES

To make better French fries just soak fresh-cut potatoes in water for five minutes, drain and pat dry before cooking to remove the excess starch that causes them to clump together (and from keeping them from sticking to the pan while cooking). For extra crispy fries just dust them lightly with flour before you fry.(restaurants use this great tip!)

Frying ground beef

Add a teaspoon of water when frying ground beef. It will help pull the grease away from the meat while cooking.